The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KPK) government’s free solar system initiative has garnered an overwhelming response, with over 1.6 million residents registering their interest, as reported by the provincial energy department.
The program aims to deliver solar power systems to 130,000 qualified applicants, with a particular emphasis on individuals participating in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). The distribution will be conducted in two distinct phases, with 65,000 recipients designated in each phase.
Officials have announced that households utilizing up to 100 electricity units per month will be eligible for a 50% subsidy on solar systems, which are estimated to have a total cost of approximately Rs200,000 each.
Upon the end of the enrolment period, the authorities will initiate the verification process to ascertain eligibility and subsequently proceed with the distribution of the systems.
The initiative aims to alleviate the burden of rising electricity costs on low-income households while promoting the adoption of renewable energy in the province.